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12-14-2014 05:38 PM

williambs55

Quote:

Originally Posted by looksdead

If I painted mine a different color she would probably notice it when I told her. That is why I was so surprised she noticed something about the car "running a lot better".

Although a few weeks ago she did say "the truck seems to have a stiffer ride", which was also surprising seeing as high I adjusted the struts a little. Maybe she is catching on and learning after 25 years.

I know!
Although there are some women that I could learn from about cars and trucks! LOL

12-14-2014 05:04 PM

looksdead

If I painted mine a different color she would probably notice it when I told her. That is why I was so surprised she noticed something about the car "running a lot better".

Although a few weeks ago she did say "the truck seems to have a stiffer ride", which was also surprising seeing as high I adjusted the struts a little. Maybe she is catching on and learning after 25 years.

12-14-2014 02:45 PM

williambs55

Quote:

Originally Posted by looksdead

I will also add the throttle response went from meh to great. It is like a whole new vehicle. Even my wife noticed it. When she notices something it must stand out.

I had a K&N filter in my last focus and it added about 3 mpg average. I will probably get another K&N. I have a K&N in my truck and I have the K&N reconditioning kit.

I am going to the Casey's in town too fill up with premium next fillup.

Thanks for the tip!

ps. I will wait to see if my wife notices any difference???

12-14-2014 11:11 AM

looksdead

I will also add the throttle response went from meh to great. It is like a whole new vehicle. Even my wife noticed it. When she notices something it must stand out.

12-14-2014 11:06 AM

looksdead

Quote:

Originally Posted by williambs55

What have you changed if you don't mind telling?

All I have done is a drop in filter from aFepower with the lid on and started running 93 octane.

12-14-2014 10:59 AM

williambs55

Quote:

Originally Posted by looksdead

Not exactly highway but it is a long stretch I commute.

Now like I said this is just a 15 mile stretch we drive and what I have averaged. Have not had it down interstate or highway since I changed a few things. Before I changed the filter and octane I was getting around 30 to 35. I had a lot of variance in it. Now I am between 41 to 43 on a consistent basis.

2014 SE
automatic
aFe filter and running premium

What have you changed if you don't mind telling?

12-14-2014 10:34 AM

looksdead

Not exactly highway but it is a long stretch I commute.

Now like I said this is just a 15 mile stretch we drive and what I have averaged. Have not had it down interstate or highway since I changed a few things. Before I changed the filter and octane I was getting around 30 to 35. I had a lot of variance in it. Now I am between 41 to 43 on a consistent basis.

2014 SE
automatic
aFe filter and running premium

12-13-2014 01:37 PM

suss6052

Quote:

Originally Posted by williambs55

Would it help to add a higher grade gasoline, say like a third of a tank to dilute the additives?

All grades of gas are winterized in much of the country, so long story short no.

The direct impact in energy content is said to be less than 2%, so most of the loss in fuel economy is related to the other factors.

If you parked in a heated garage or used an engine block heater to pre-warm the engine coolant and oil to near operating temperature the mileage would not suffer as badly. The car has to run rich when cold in order to warm up and get the engine to operating temperature where it can be more efficient.

12-13-2014 01:04 PM

williambs55

Quote:

Originally Posted by suss6052

It's not as simple as to just point to the gasoline alone, there are numerous factors as stated before, the weather conditions affect warm up times, aerodynamic drag, combined with colder denser air requiring more fuel to maintain stoichiometric air fuel ratios.

Would it help to add a higher grade gasoline, say like a third of a tank to dilute the additives?

12-13-2014 11:00 AM

suss6052

Quote:

Originally Posted by williambs55

It makes a 7 mpg difference to drive with winter blend gasoline?
How can I improve the mileage? I am running standard grade at 87.
Move the post as required please.

It's not as simple as to just point to the gasoline alone, there are numerous factors as stated before, the weather conditions affect warm up times, aerodynamic drag, combined with colder denser air requiring more fuel to maintain stoichiometric air fuel ratios.

Quote:

Another reason it's difficult to determine the degree to which seasonal gas formulations affect mileage is that other factors come to play, and with greater impact. An ice-cold engine needs a "richer" gas-air mixture to fire up and idle, and until the engine reaches operating temperature, you're burning more gas compared with startups in the lazy, hazy days of summer. Factors other than winter-blend gas can cut far deeper into mileage — by 20 percent or more — according to the EPA. These include excessive idling (no need to "warm up the engine" in cars made in the last decade or so) and poor road conditions, as well as non-seasonal issues such as lead-foot acceleration, traffic congestion, engine efficiency (need a tuneup?), tire pressure, head winds and hills.

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